Question
A child’s nails have been uneven for over a year. The parents have taken the child to a doctor and have purchased Centrum supplements as recommended, but the results have been unremarkable. At home, the parents often make soups to replenish calcium, iron, and zinc, and give the child cod liver oil and milk. The child does not have picky eating habits and sleeps well, but the child’s legs hurt at night if they do not drink the soup. The parents want to know if there are better solutions.
Answer
The child’s condition may be due to a zinc deficiency, which typically leads to uneven nails and other symptoms. It is recommended that parents first pay attention to rest and diet, and give the child zinc gluconate calcium oral liquid, which can be very effective. Additionally, getting plenty of sunlight is also helpful. We hope the child can stay healthy.